A project on this scale except it is over water.

How the fire started is what I am waiting for.



Shortline Sammie Wrote:
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> Very interesting procedure! Due to the intense
> heat damage to the bridge, track and railcars
> there was no other logical way to remove the two
> cars and begin salvage operations. The value of
> the two loads of lumber are minor compared to the
> big picture of getting the line back in service.
>
> It will be interesting to see what route the UP
> takes and I wouldn't be surprised if they decide
> to replace the two truss spans they build them in
> "kits" and assemble them on site...after all how
> do you move a completed truss from fabrication
> plant to jobsite except by rail and I'm sure
> overhead clearances are inadequate.
>
> Interesting situation!!
>
> Dick Samuels
> Oregon Pacific Railroad